Identification of subgroups of youth who differ in their involvement in peer aggression and victimization has received considerable attention in the literature. Most prior studies have identified subgroups based on self- or peer reports, used cutoff scores rather than empirical approaches, and focused on elementary school students despite evidence…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that has been used quite effectively in the 21st century and has the potential to directly affect education as well as many other fields. AI is supported in many areas such as developing skills in education, increasing the effectiveness of education and student motivation, contributing to the…

This study examines teacher autonomy through a relationality perspective that challenges traditional conceptualisations of autonomy as solely individual control. Through an in-depth reflexive thematic analysis of interviews with nine Finnish teachers, the research reveals five interconnected themes showing how autonomy emerges within…

In recent years, a narrative has taken hold in the popular media that college may not be worth the investment, given the increasing costs of college. However, national studies have consistently shown that higher levels of education are related to higher pay, upward mobility, improved health outcomes, and greater civic involvement. The purpose of…

This support document accompanies the research report, "Understanding the Value of Pre-Apprenticeships," which examines the effect of pre-apprenticeship programs on apprenticeship completions and the value that both students and employers place on pre-apprenticeship programs in helping students to obtain successful apprenticeship…

Universities, as public organisations, exemplify three competing institutional logics regarding governance. First, the state wields considerable control over universities through a Weberian bureaucratic logic. Second, university managers have been granted increased autonomy under a neoliberal, managerial logic. Third, a traditional academic logic…

In the twenty-first century, inclusive education has emerged as a vital strategy for ensuring equal learning opportunities for all students, regardless of their abilities or personal characteristics. It affirms every learner's right to a quality education within a supportive and equitable environment. This study investigated the attitudes of M.Ed.…

Critical professional development (CPD) facilitates creative, empowering teacher practice and racial justice accountability. This paper extends United States' CPD literature through a qualitative critical race analysis of a 1-year Canadian teacher education anti-racist cross-racial mentorship project. Focus groups with 13 teacher candidate (TC)…

In this article, we address the collaborative relationships among university teachers participating in a lesson study. Specifically, we examine teachers' changes in response to conflicts that arise during this professional development process. Data were collected through audio and video recordings and interviews during a lesson study conducted…

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to explore the perceived concept of "going gradeless" among education master's students and academics within a Hong Kong university. This study aims to explore differing perspectives on "going gradeless" and identify the key potential issues associated with its implementation in higher…

Academic misconduct, including plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating, is a growing concern in Higher Education, particularly with the rise of online assessments. This study examines staff and student perceptions of outsourcing behaviours at a research-intensive UK university, exploring their prevalence, acceptability and influencing factors.…

Unbeknownst to many researchers, online surveys can be vulnerable to attacks from bots and generative artificial intelligence (AI), which can generate hundreds of fraudulent responses instantly. Confronting this challenge to data integrity, we employed an adaptive approach to test the effectiveness of various anti-fraud tactics (e.g., CAPTCHA;…

Consistent, sensitive caregiving across home and childcare contexts supports optimal development. In this paper, we share the story of the development of Hearts and Minds on Babies (HMB) for Early Head Start (EHS) administrators, teachers, and parents. HMB was designed to support caregiver reflective functioning and sensitivity and reduce…

This research aims to evaluate the Inspirational School Program using the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) model, focusing on providing insights and recommendations for enhancing its effectiveness and sustainability. Data collection methods in qualitative descriptive research include interviews, observation, and documentation. The study's…

Two qualitative studies, 2015 and 2020, on seniors' satisfaction with faculty interactions provided the background for this 2023 qualitative study. This present study explored the characteristics and development of the faculty, staff, and student interactions that influenced college student satisfaction. Even though quantitative research showed…